An inlaid-bronze vase
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Shounsai
Of squat, ovoid form with short neck, everted rim and rolled lip with dark-brown patina, decorated in copper, silver and gilt takazogan, hirazogan and incised details with a large lobster and three clams
8¾in. (22.2cm.) high; 9½in. (24.2cm.) diameter
An inlaid-bronze vase
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Shounsai
Of squat, ovoid form with short neck, everted rim and rolled lip with dark-brown patina, decorated in copper, silver and gilt takazogan, hirazogan and incised details with a large lobster and three clams
8¾in. (22.2cm.) high; 9½in. (24.2cm.) diameter
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